Slender being (5)

I believe the answer is:

sylph

(Other definitions for sylph that I've seen before include "Girl with slender figure" , "Graceful lass" , "Thin, graceful woman" , "Slim woman" , "Slender, graceful female" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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